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| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | WTTW | Original Rainbow Cone Turns 100. Meet the Family Behind Chicago’s Iconic Ice Cream | https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/13/original-rainbow-cone-turns-100-meet-family-behind-chicago-s-iconic-ice-cream | For 100 years, one colorful cone has been a sweet tradition passed down from one generation to the next. And while the neighborhood around the Original Rainbow Cone has changed, one thing has remained the same — those five iconic flavors: chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House, pistachio and orange sherbet. “This … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Mom dies saving son from water near popular suburban forest preserve | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mom-drowns-saving-son-from-water-near-popular-suburban-forest-preserve/3976383/ | A mother died saving her son from drowning in water near a suburban forest preserve over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Sunday in the Des Plaines River near Independence Grove in Libertyville. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][22] WATCH … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Hayden Panettiere shared message to daughter in one of her final interviews before death | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hayden-panettiere-shared-message-to-daughter-in-one-of-her-final-interviews-before-death/3976362/ | In one of her final interviews before her [ unexpected passing ][15] , [ Hayden Panettiere ][16] shared what would become some of her last words for her daughter and a haunting message to her younger self. Panettiere, who died over the weekend just days before her 37th birthday, had … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | NBC Local | New details released amid investigation into Hayden Panettiere's cause of death | https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/new-details-released-amid-investigation-into-hayden-panettieres-cause-of-death/3976427/ | Officials released new details Monday on the death of actress [ Hayden Panettiere ][6] , whose [ sudden passing ][7] at the age of 36 sent shockwaves across the country. Police in Greenville, [ South Carolina ][8] , said in a statement that officers “accompanied by EMS personnel, responded to … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Illinois State, aiming for NCAA title, cracks top-five of FCS poll | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/ncaaf/illinois-state-aiming-for-ncaa-title-cracks-top-five-of-fcs-poll/3976436/ | The Illinois State Redbirds came painfully close to winning a national championship last season, and they’re loaded as they look to finish their quest this season. The Redbirds came one point short in the FCS title game against Montana State a season ago, and now they’re hoping they can win … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | NBC Local | Iconic lifestyle brand L.L. Bean opening giant new store in western suburbs | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-ll-bean-store-coming-to-naperville/3976446/ | A giant new L.L. Bean store is coming to the western suburbs. The iconic lifestyle and outdoor brand is opening a new, 16,000 square-foot store at Westridge Court in Naperville this September, according to a news release. The store, which feature the brand's legendary outdoor-inspired apparel and footwear, marks L.L. … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago concealed carry holder charged after man shot during argument | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-concealed-carry-holder-charged-man-shot-argument | ![Livestream][6] #### The Brief * * A 41-year-old Chicago man has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly shooting a man during an argument. * Ricardo Martinez was arrested 10 minutes after the shooting in Garfield Ridge. * Police said Martinez had a valid CCL and FOID card, and a … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Indiana woman charged after police chase ends in crash, 3 passengers critically injured | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-woman-charged-police-chase-crash | ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * An 18-year-old Michigan City woman faces four felony charges after police said she fled a traffic stop and crashed Friday night. * Police said three passengers, including two juveniles, suffered life-threatening injuries. * Police believe alcohol contributed to the crash. **MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.** \- … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Exclusive: After a difficult first year, Bolton looks to what’s next for Columbia | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/exclusive-after-a-difficult-first-year-bolton-looks-to-whats-next-for-columbia/ | A year ago, Columbia President and CEO Shantay Bolton received a standing ovation for her vision for Columbia at her first all-college meeting. That optimism was tested during the school year by more layoffs, the lowest enrollment in two decades and a deficit that could exceed the $40 million budgeted … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | La CTA desplegará mediadores contra la violencia y profesionales de salud mental en los trenes este otoño | https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/08/17/la-cta-desplegara-mediadores-contra-la-violencia-y-profesionales-de-salud-mental-en-los-trenes | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][24] * [ Facebook ][25] * [ Bluesky ][26] * [ Email ][27] * [ Reddit ][28] * [ Flipboard ][29] [ ![][30] ][31] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. Docenas de miembros del … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Cubs' game Saturday will air on Fox Chicago+ because of Bears conflict on Fox 32 | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/08/17/chicago-cubs-mariners-saturday-fox-chicago-plus-bears-bengals-conflict-fox-32 | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] When Fox Sports picked up the Cubs’ game Saturday night against the Mariners, it created a conflict for Fox … |
| View Article | 1:01 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Mother drowns saving son in Des Plaines River near Libertyville forest preserve | https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/08/17/mother-drowns-saving-son-in-des-plaines-river-near-libertyville-forest-preserve | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A mother died saving her son who slipped under the waters of the Des Plaines River near a Libertyville … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago man charged with DUI in deadly crash on Stevenson Expressway | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-man-charged-with-dui-in-deadly-crash-on-stevenson-expressway/ | A Chicago man has been charged with drunk driving in [ a crash that killed a passenger in his SUV on the Stevenson Expressway ][12] over the weekend. Armando Gonzalez Vargas, 20, has been charged with one count each of reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence. Illinois State … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Florida man indicted for swindling $180,000 from four people in Illinois through investment scam | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/florida-man-investment-scam-wire-fraud-indictment-illinois/ | A Florida man who once lived in Illinois has been charged with swindling at least $180,000 from four people by lying to them about short-term investment opportunities. Makaio' Kekoa, 39, has been charged with two counts of wire fraud. Federal prosecutors in Chicago said, between 2019 and 2022, Kekoa told … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Iowa governor nominee Zach Lahn beat Trump's pick by fewer than 1,700 votes. Now he's trying to build a base. | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/iowa-governor-zach-lahn-republican-nominee/ | Farmer Tim Burrack had concerns about the Republican nominee for Iowa governor — and he wasn't the only one. The conservative voter from northeast Iowa said he didn't know Zach Lahn before the political newcomer "came out of nowhere" with a [ surprise GOP primary win over the candidate endorsed … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | CBS Local | Girl, 14, suffers graze wound in shooting in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/girl-14-suffers-graze-wound-shooting-chicago-roseland/ | A 14-year-old girl suffered a graze wound from gunfire Monday morning in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. At 6:27 a.m., the teenage girl was walking outside in the 300 block of East 103rd Street when she heard gunshots and felt pain, police said. She suffered a graze wound to the upper right … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | Capitol Fax | You know, it might be helpful if prisoners were able to receive sex offender treatment before they’re released back to the street | https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/17/you-know-it-might-be-helpful-if-prisoners-were-able-to-receive-sex-offender-treatment-before-theyre-released-back-to-the-street/ | * John Howard Association… > Today, we are sharing a joint monitoring report for Big Muddy River and > Taylorville Correctional Centers, IDOC’s only two male prisons that offered > voluntary sex offender treatment programming (VSOTP) in 2025. The report > includes input from our 2025 surveys and visits. > … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Jesse White Tumblers Headed To ‘America’s Got Talent’ Tuesday For Live Show | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/17/jesse-white-tumbling-team-headed-to-americas-got-talent-tuesday-for-live-show/ | CHICAGO — After wowing the judges during their July audition on “America’s Got Talent,” Chicago’s Jesse White Tumbling Team is returning to the popular NBC reality competition show this week. But this time, the team’s future in the competition depends on public support. The tumbling team, formed 67 years ago … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | ABC Local | 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand | https://abc7chicago.com/story/60-day-deadline-iran-peace-deal-is-expiring-heres-where-things-stand/19692640/ | The deal that U.S. President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching an accord on its nuclear program. The deadline was Monday, and the two sides are further apart than they were then. Talks, such as they … |
| View Article | 1 p.m. | August 17, 2026 | ABC Local | Many NW Indiana residents remain without power as recovery from last week's storms continues | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-weather-many-nw-indiana-residents-remain-power-recovery-last-weeks-storms-continues/19692517/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday marks one week since six tornadoes devastated [ the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana. ][47] Monday, many Indiana communities want to know when the power will come back on. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][48] The power company said … |